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July tech tips

August 02, 2019

The Â鶹´«Ã½ offers free access to Office 365. Office 365 includes Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, Powerpoint, OneNote, etc. Visit portal.office.com and log in with your @alaska.edu account and University password to claim your account.

New Changes for Video Conferencing with Zoom

August 02, 2019

Last month, the Office of Information Technology announced a system-wide transition to the Zoom web-conferencing platform. Zoom will change the way Â鶹´«Ã½ faculty and staff schedule and book video conferencing rooms.

National test of the Emergency Alert System

August 02, 2019

A nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) is slated for 10:20 a.m. on Wednesday, August 7. The one-minute message will only be broadcast on radio and television.

Zoom vulnerability for Mac users

July 19, 2019

A vulnerability published last week informed Mac users worldwide that the Mac Zoom Client allows any malicious website to enable your camera without your permission. Both Apple and Zoom have since responded to this vulnerability by releasing updates.

Â鶹´«Ã½F is first university to earn QM 'exemplary' status

July 19, 2019

Quality Matters, which promotes high-caliber online education, designated Â鶹´«Ã½F's online special education and teaching program as "exemplary." Â鶹´«Ã½F is the first university to earn that status from QM in any field.

Claim your Zoom account now

July 19, 2019

You can now claim your Zoom account by logging in at alaska.zoom.us, and then follow these instructions:

OIT Video Conferencing Service announces new conferencing platform

July 09, 2019

Video Conferencing Services (VCS) has selected Zoom as its new conferencing platform. Zoom will be available to students, faculty, and staff later this month.

Early morning system test will interrupt core data systems

July 08, 2019

This shutdown of the Â鶹´«Ã½ Data Center will impact core services systemwide including Banner and related applications (TEM/Workflow, Vista Plus, App Manager, Degree Works), Blackboard (Learn, Transact), OnBase and Video Conferencing for up to 10 hours early Saturday morning August 8.

Gmail confidential mode - effective June 25, 2019

June 22, 2019

As of June 25, 2019, you will be able to send emails using Google's confidential mode through your university email. Confidential mode allows senders to create expiration dates for email messages and revoke previously sent messages. It also allows senders to require additional authentication via text message to view an email. Additionally, with confidential mode, recipients don't have the option to forward, copy, print, or download their content or attachments.

June Tech Tips

June 01, 2019